Welcome to the Nature Coast
Sightseeing
Weeki Wachee Preserve
2345 Osowaw BlvdLaunch a kayak from the park and take it down to Rogers Park. Rentals are available here if needed.
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Iparke yaseWeeki Wachee Springs State
6131 Commercial WayLaunch a kayak from the park and take it down to Rogers Park. Rentals are available here if needed.
This is a big river to explore. See wildlife naturally. Otters, alligators, turtles, manatees and enjoy a refreshing dip in the springs. (Gators don't frequent these spots...normally)
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Chassahowitzka River Campground
8600 W Miss Maggie DrThis is a big river to explore. See wildlife naturally. Otters, alligators, turtles, manatees and enjoy a refreshing dip in the springs. (Gators don't frequent these spots...normally)
Beautiful place for all ages to walk around and see the gorgeous trees, flowers, and fruits growing. Waterfall, pond, fish and turtles. It's FREE.
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Nature Coast Botanical Gardens & Nursery
1489 Parker AveBeautiful place for all ages to walk around and see the gorgeous trees, flowers, and fruits growing. Waterfall, pond, fish and turtles. It's FREE.
Closest beach, calm waters, dolphins frequent here often, and beautiful sunsets! Bring your snorkeling gear.
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Pine Island Beach Park
10800 Pine Island DrClosest beach, calm waters, dolphins frequent here often, and beautiful sunsets! Bring your snorkeling gear.
Great little beach to hangout, take a dip or snorkel to the springs. Grills, tables, and playground. Super clear water. Manatee sightings.
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Iphakethe le-Hunter Springs
18 NE 2nd StGreat little beach to hangout, take a dip or snorkel to the springs. Grills, tables, and playground. Super clear water. Manatee sightings.
Rent a jon boat for a full or half day and explore this one of a kind river. Take it all the way to the head spring and you will be amazed how clear the water gets!
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Weeki Wachee Marina
7154 Shoal Line BlvdRent a jon boat for a full or half day and explore this one of a kind river. Take it all the way to the head spring and you will be amazed how clear the water gets!
Rent a stand up paddle board and cruise down the river. It's easier than it looks!
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SUP WEEKI
6895 E Richard DrRent a stand up paddle board and cruise down the river. It's easier than it looks!
So many vendors selling lots of cool things, good food, plants, flowers, crafts, beach inspired things, even clothes! No charge to park. Outdoor bar with karaoke. There is something for everyone. Open Saturdays and Sundays from noon - 3pm. Bring cash or you have to use the ATM.
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Airport Farmers & Flea Market
17375 Spring Hill DrSo many vendors selling lots of cool things, good food, plants, flowers, crafts, beach inspired things, even clothes! No charge to park. Outdoor bar with karaoke. There is something for everyone. Open Saturdays and Sundays from noon - 3pm. Bring cash or you have to use the ATM.
There are really monkeys living on this island! Access from Homosassa Springs.
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Monkey Island
There are really monkeys living on this island! Access from Homosassa Springs.
Food scene
If you want to see turtles in their natural environment, this is the place to go! Beautiful outdoor garden overlooking the water. Feed the turtles and look for occasional gators. Country store with awesome selection of beachy items.
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Silver Dolphin Restaurant
4036 Shoal Line BlvdIf you want to see turtles in their natural environment, this is the place to go! Beautiful outdoor garden overlooking the water. Feed the turtles and look for occasional gators. Country store with awesome selection of beachy items.
Waterside with lots of outdoor seating. Great views, food, and brews.
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Upper Deck
5386 Darlene StWaterside with lots of outdoor seating. Great views, food, and brews.
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MANATEE ENCOUNTERS - MUST READ!
Manatee encounters are incredible and passive interaction makes the best possible experience for everyone. If you are calm and respectful of their space, they may initiate contact with you. DO observe quietly and respect their space!
DO NOT chase, yell, make a scene, announce their presence, or crowd them. People may try to get as close as possible, bumping into each other, and crowd them from above. Manatees are slow moving and need to come up for air. Crowding can make manatees and their young disoriented and separated from each other. It is a FELONY to harass manatees.